A deaf couple who have been married for nearly half a century have shared their secrets for maintaining a long-lasting – and happy – relationship.

Filipino pair Norma and Cecilio, who met when he was 22 and she was 16, got together after he began visiting her house every day after school, and have remained together ever since.

'I was really happy because our communication was great,' Norma says to her husband in sign language in a new video, which was filmed for Glamour's The And project series.

So sweet: Deaf couple Cecilio and Norma, who have been married for 47 years, discussed their loving relationship in a video for Glamour's The And project series

Forever and ever: The Filipino pair began dating after meeting in school when he was 22 and she was 16

'My mother told me not to go for a hearing man. She preferred a deaf man. My parents didn't want anyone fooling me. They feared he would cheat on me and they didn't want that to happen,' she shares as Cecilio nods.

Norma goes on to say that it was their deafness that brought them together and gave them an empathetic understanding of each other.

'It worked out for both of us because we are both deaf. My parents like you and I like you for me,' she tells Cecilio as he smiles at her.

She further shares that she was the one who asked if he wanted to get married, and was thrilled when he said yes.

But Cecilio says Norma's father had reservations about them marrying, revealing: 'You came from a wealthy family. You were rich and I was poor. You were a city girl and I’m from the country. I have dark skin, while you have white skin.'

Eventually, her dad acquiesced after Cecilio proved to him how much they loved each other.

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Wedded bliss: Cecilio says Norma's dad had reservations about them marrying because he was poor and she was rich, but eventually, they convinced him how much they loved each other

Tough question: Norma asks her husband what makes him still love her after 47 years together

Silly: Cecilio tells her: 'The sex. It's the sex', and they both throw their heads back in laughter

'I told him it was really our hearts that brought us together,' he says, adding: 'I was very happy when we got married. I did not want to be alone.'

The couple agrees that they were 'very fortunate' to have found each other, and reveals that many of their deaf friends are amazed that they're still together.

'I want you to be with me forever, okay? You have to be patient with me forever,' an emotional Cecilio tells his wife, who warmly responds: 'Of course.'

He goes on to lovingly share: 'You make me the happiest person because you are with me.'

Asked about the greatest struggle of being a deaf parent, Norma and Cecilio reveal that their obstacles were not unlike those of hearing parents.

They both wanted to work so their kids could go to college, but also wanted to spend quality time together as a family.

Norma then asks her husband what makes him still love her after 47 years, to which he responds: 'The sex. It's the sex.'

Teamwork: The couple shares a high five and expresses how much they love each other after all these years

They both throw their heads back in laughter before discussing their active sex life.

'You know sometimes I don't want to argue with you, because I think if we fight, I won't be able to make love to you,' says Cecilio, adding: 'That is the reason we don't argue a lot.'

He further tells his wife: 'I don't pay attention to other women. My eyes are focused on you,' and she agrees: 'I prefer the love of my life. Other people don't matter to me.'

Norma and Cecilio then shares a high five and express how much they love each other.

The video has been viewed more than 107,000 times since it was posted to YouTube, and has earned numerous comments from user who were inspired by the couple's love.

'Omg I love this couple. They're adorable and hilarious and they really love each other a lot, you can tell,' shared on woman, while another person wrote: 'To me, this couple is "goals". They have been together almost 50 years and are still so in love. This couple got me right in the feels.'